Kisumu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kisumu County

Kisumu County is headquartered in Kisumu, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kisumu Central, Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Muhoroni, Nyakach, Nyando, Seme and its neighbouring counties are Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay, Lake Victoria. Kisumu main economic activities are Fishing, port services, manufacturing, rice, sugarcane, trade, tourism.

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7   Sub-Counties 7   Constituencies 37   Wards 66   Locations 174   Sub-Locations
703   Primary Schools 172   Senior Schools 85   TVET Colleges 3   Universities 70   Clinics 81   Dispensaries 258   Health Centers 21   Hospitals 37   SHGs 87   Tour Guides/Drivers 16   Tour Operators 221   Accomodations 621   Polling Centers 606,754   Voters

The brief

About Kisumu County

Kisumu County lies on the northeastern shores of Lake Victoria, bordering Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay and Nyamira counties. Kisumu City is the county headquarters and Kenya's third-largest city. The county enjoys a warm climate, fertile plains and an extensive lakeshore supporting fishing, agriculture and commerce. Manufacturing, transport, tourism, healthcare and education are major economic sectors. Attractions include Dunga Wetlands, Kit Mikayi and the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary. Historically, Kisumu developed as a major railway terminus and port, becoming one of Kenya's leading commercial and industrial centres.


Population
1,155,574
Male (49%)
567,158
Female (52%)
600,878
Area
2,085 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Kisumu


Kisumu Sub-Counties

Kisumu Central Kisumu East Kisumu West Muhoroni Nyakach Nyando Seme

Kisumu County Towns

AheroAwasiKatitoKisumuMasenoMuhoroniSondu

01 · Learning

Education

Kisumu County

Statistics

Primary schools
703
Secondary schools
172
TVET Colleges
85
University/Colleges
3

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Nyabondo Boys Boarding Primary School

South Nyakach · Public · Boys

Miriu Primary School

Oboch · Public · Mixed

Kisumu Boys Secondary School

Kisumu Town · Public · Boys

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:16:09 GMT
    Sh450m investment targets water, education and jobs in Kisumu - standardmedia.co.ke

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 More than 500 children with disabilities in Kisumu County have been mapped and registered in a three-day exercise aimed at linking th - Facebook

    Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:52:23 GMT
    County Public Service Boards to meet in Kisumu to review better staff management practices - Education News

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu vows legal action over demolition of ECD school, church - Capital FM Africa

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kisumu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
70
Health Centres
258
Dispensaries
81
Hospitals
21

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

St Vincents De Paul Health Centre

Muhoroni, Muhoroni Town · Muhoroni

Nyangoma Health Centre

Nyangoma, Wangaya I · Muhoroni

Oboch Dispensary

Oboch, Gari · Nyakach

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Muhoroni residents urge Kisumu county to upgrade Ramula health centre to a Level 3 facility - Kenya News Agency

    Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:57:49 GMT
    𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Residents of Ombeyi-Miwani Ward in Muhoroni Constituency have called on the Kisumu County Government to fast-track t - Facebook

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu launches digital apps to support mothers and mental health care - The Star, Kenya

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    How digital health app is transforming maternal care in Kisumu - KBC Digital

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kisumu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
324
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Lakeways Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Fredrick Maina Maingi

Agent · Kenya

Stephen Masika Wanyonyi

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:45:20 GMT
    El Niño? Heavy Rains and Storm Leave Four Injured as Hotels and Businesses Are Destroyed - The Kenya Times

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:57:34 GMT
    Business booms in Kisumu at CAC and CASA games - Kenya News Agency

    Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu cement industry expands with new factory - Daily Nation

    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT
    LBDA, Erdemann locked in Sh475m arbitration row over Kisumu mall contract - Business Daily

04 · Development

Development

Kisumu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
37
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

WomenS Global Education Project - Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Smiling Children Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Naima Saleh Orphanage & Rescue Centre

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:45:41 GMT
    SHOFCO invests over Ksh.450 million in Kisumu community development projects - Citizen Digital

    Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Shofco invests Sh450 million on community development projects in Kisumu - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu Central youth dismiss 2022 election debate, rally behind Ruto development agenda - People Daily

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu Governor, Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o: No country can develop without infrastructure. I thank you, President William Samoei Ruto. - Facebook

05 · Politics

Politics

Kisumu County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
37
Polling Centers
621
Voters
606,754

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Interfelk Educational Centre - Polling Center/Station

Nyalenda B · Kisumu Central · Kisumu

Okana Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kobura · Nyando · Kisumu

Alendu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kobura · Nyando · Kisumu

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu Woman Rep aspirant recounts near-death experience at funeral amid rising political violence - Daily Nation

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:01:34 GMT
    Sakaja courts Luo elders in Kisumu after strategic defection to ODM - People Daily

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:57:17 GMT
    Sakaja heads to Kisumu for meeting with Luo elder - Capital FM Africa

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Kisumu - Facebook